Why summer, if not for spending long, lazy afternoons in a gently swinging hammock, absorbed in one great book after another? Especially when those books hold a universe of magic, mystery, adventure, play, romance, reflection, or simplicity – the very essence of summer. Here are a few summer books for boomers worth rereading. Timeless treasures, reading pleasures . . . Magic […]
Gifts
Lavender Festival at Pelindaba Farm
Butterfly Lavender Plant Lavender lovers rejoice! Only one more month until the annual Pelindaba Lavender Festival on beautiful San Juan Island. Pelindaba Farm “Pelindaba” comes from the Zulu word meaning “a place of great gatherings.” With a nod to his South African roots, owner/founder Stephen Robins also chose a name that captures his vision of the […]
F is for Farmers Market Destinations
Hong Kong Farmer’s Market – Photo courtesy of Crossroads Foundation – flickr One of my favorite pursuits when traveling is visiting the local Farmers Markets to get an authentic, sensory feel of my destination. Here I can discover fresh local produce, sampling and tasting as I saunter along from vendor to vendor, smiling while the […]
Stocking Stuffer Gifts Under $10. for Travelers
As a special agent on Santa’s Secret Team this year, I was asked by the mirthful old man himself to sleuth out a few stocking stuffers sure to please the travelers on your list. Here’s what I found on my trip around the local mall: 1) Give your wanderluster a magic carpet ride to the African […]
The Perfect Sun Hat for Summer
Wanderboomer gals need the perfect hat for summer getaways, don’t we? You know the kind I’m talking about. One that looks fabulous no matter how many times we scrunch it up in our carry-on bags. One that shades our fair complexions on sunny days spent cruising or at the beach. One that doesn’t fly off in […]
The Art of Wagashi
Here at WanderFood Wednesday, we’re exploring the most unusual foods you’ve come across at home or in your travels. Fortunately for me, I’ve discovered two Seattle neighborhood locations that suit my need for that quintessential “something different” – at least for those unfamiliar with traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi. Of course, one person’s “sweet” […]
3 Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
Just in case you’re on Santa’s Team this year, here are a few items guaranteed to fit into the Christmas stockings of any travelers on your list: 1) If you followed the blog posts of my stay at Termas Papallacta this past summer, then you already know how I feel about chocolate. So is it […]
A Fun Holiday Playlist for Travelers
Whether you’re traveling near or far this holiday season, it helps to have a favorite tunes playlist to keep you company and to drown out the noise from those plane engines or a chattering seatmate. Here’s the music (in no particular order) that never fails to get me in the holiday spirit every year. Some […]
Passports with Purpose Needs You!
What if you knew that your donation of only $10.00 had the power to totally transform a child’s life? Would you consider that a good return on your investment? Now in its fourth year, Passports with Purpose, is an annual fundraiser hosted by the travel bloggers’ community to spark positive change in the world through […]